Sept. 23, 2021 March 31, 2022
Autumn Arts Annual 2021
NOTE: Local COVID-19 case numbers and changing health precautions may cause some event cancellations and venue closures. Please check with the venues directly, and most of all, stay safe!
INDEX Special autumn eventS .........11 live muSic .............................11 claSSical, chamberS, & choirS ..........................11 holiday muSic ................... 12 international muSic.......... 12 Jazz & blueS ..................... 12 Student performanceS ...... 12 more muSic ....................... 12 theater & Stage .................. 14 drama ............................... 14 comedy .............................. 14 cinema ................................. 14 literature & poetry ............ 14 viSual artS .......................... 15 Special art eventS............ 15 exhibitS............................. 16 claSSeS................................. 17
ETERNAL AND ETHEREAL SLOPOKE will be holding its 11th annual Art of the West Exhibition and Sale at Flag is Up Farms, an open-air ranch in Solvang. This traditional three-day group show will be held on Sept. 24, 25, and 26, and features artworks of various media that aim to celebrate the scenery, wildlife, ranch life, and history of the American West. To find out more about the exhibit, visit the-slopoke.com. Flag is Up Farms is located at 901 E. Highway 246, Solvang. —Caleb Wiseblood
COURTESY IMAGE BY KASIA KAZNOCHA
Special autumn eventS S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y
12TH ANNUAL SCARECROW FEST Throughout the month of October, participating businesses and organizations throughout Santa Ynez Valley will create their own unique scarecrows to be displayed outside storefronts and at other locations. Oct. 1-31 syvscarecrows.com. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang. 27TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE Presented by the Cities of Solvang and Buellton, and orchestrated by the two cities’ Parks and Recreation departments, this event will be held at 411 Second Street in downtown Solvang (across from the Solvang Festival Theater). Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 Downtown Solvang.
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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Typically held in April, but was delayed due to COVID restrictions. Hosted by the City of Lompoc Urban Forestry Division and Beautification and Appearance Commission. Sept. 25, 10 a.m. cityoflompoc.com/. River Bend Park, McLaughlin Rd. and A St., Lompoc, 805-875-8100.
DUNKIN’ FOR PUMPKINS Lompocs Parks & Recreation presents this floating pumpkin patch event. Pre-registration required. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. $12 per child. Lompoc Aquatic Center, 207 W. College Ave., Lompoc, 805-875-8100.
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10TH ANNUAL PAINTED CHAIR RAFFLE Local artists were asked to submit chairs, quilts, and other items based on either a book or a book genre, which will be raffled off during a drawing on Oct. 29. Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library. Oct. 16-29 fsmpl.org. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.
FASHIONS FOR A PURPOSE A hybrid event (with in-person and virtual options). In-person event limited to 50 attendees. Features two guest speakers, various fashions, merchandise, prizes, and surprises all throughout the event. Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. fashionsforapurpose.org. Trattoria Uliveto, 285 Broadway, Orcutt, 805-934-4546.
$20. Waller Park, 3107 Orcutt Road, Orcutt.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: SANTA MARIA Moving forward with plans to host this year’s Walk to end Alzheimer’s in person at Rotary Centennial Park, with alternative online and neighborhood options available. Join us in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Oct. 2, 8-11 a.m. Free. 805-892-4259. act.alz.org/santamaria. Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 South College Dr., Santa Maria.
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AVILA BEACH CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR A one-day children’s marketplace where participants can sell their crafts/creations at their own business booths. This event promotes and supports young entrepreneurs. Oct. 16 Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, 805-627-1997, avilabeachcc.com.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL AND HAUNTED MAZE Features carnival booths, pumpkin carving and costume contests, a haunted maze, and more. Oct. 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m. arroyogrande.org. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande.
TURKEY TROT FUN RUN Fun run event for kids, cosponsored by the Arroyo Grande Lions Club. Nov. 14, 1 p.m. arroyogrande.org. Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande.
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BUTTERFLY BALL: MONARCH MASQUERADE The Butterfly Ball: Monarch Masquerade will feature mixology, a silent auction, performances by the Civic Ballet and other special guests, a guided art experience, delectable dining, informative speakers, and dancing to local Americana band The Mother Corn Shuckers. Oct. 23, 3-10 p.m. $100-$180. 805-548-0390. centralcoastparks.org/butterfly-ball/. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo.
HALLOWINE: VIRTUAL WINE AND CANDY TASTING EVENT Don your costume and join us for a staff curated wine and candy pairing, trivia and costume contest, and other spooky fun. Each Hallowine Kit includes 3 mini bottles of wine and 3 classic Halloween candies for pairing. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. $30. 805-434-5607. onxwines.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
and buggy days. No reservations. Masks if not vaccinated. Leader:Joe Morris, 805-549-0355. Oct. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. The Jack House, 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, 781-7308, slocity.org/government/department-directory/ parks-and-recreation/jack-house-and-gardens.
WOODS WIGGLE WAGGLE FALL FESTIVAL Features activities for both dogs and humans, vendors, food, costume contest, and more in the name of supporting the life-saving programs Woods has to offer. Oct. 30 Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.
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CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET The Cambria Christmas Market returns through Dec. 23 (open until Jan. 1 for hotel guests only). This beloved, annual event features 2 million twinkling Christmas lights, complete with themed vignettes, visits from Santa, cozy fire pits, delicious food and drink, and more. Nov. 26-Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m. $15-$25. cambriachristmasmarket. com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, 805-927-4200.
CAMBRIA SCARECROW FESTIVAL A free, public display of unique creations throughout Cambria and San Simeon the entire month of October. This year’s work includes a variety of traditional, animated and unique scarecrows, with special grouped displays at key locations in both villages. Oct. 1-31, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 805-395-2399. cambriascarecrows.com/. Cambria Scarecrow Fest, Citywide, Cambria.
SALUTE TO SCARECROWS: A STARLIT FOOD AND WINE CELEBRATION A whimsical night of music, wine, food and costumes (encouraged but not required) on the beautiful grounds of the Cambria Nursery to celebrate the annual Cambria Scarecrow Festival. Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. $40. 805-395-2399. cambriascarecrows.com/events/. Cambria Nursery & Florist, 2801 Eton Rd, Cambria.
live muSic: claSSical, chamberS, & choirS
SANTA MARIA COIN AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY 2021 (VIRTUAL)
Show will have coins, currency, casino chips, beanies, and sports cards. New collectors, experienced collectors, and junior collectors are all invited. Bring coins for free appraisals. Oct. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-937-1250. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.
Tour the Castro District, San Francisco’s historically LGBTQ+ neighborhood and home of the Painted Ladies from the comfort of your home. Oct. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. tinyurl.com/ComingOutCastro. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.
SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1963 REUNION BARBECUE A special barbecue for the
SIERRA CLUB HISTORIC WALK: VICTORIAN AGE, SLO Guided stroll past century old homes, churches
SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC: FIRST FRIDAYS AT FOUR Featuring musicians from the Santa Maria
SMHS class of 1963 classmates and their spouses. Email scpdjo@yahoo.com for info. Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-
in Historic District. See residences of past mayors, newspaper editors, Cal Poly founder, and others in horse
Philharmonic, this monthly series of musical adventures are recorded in local settings and offered free to the public.
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First Friday of every month Free. smphilharmonic.org. Soundcloud (Santa Maria Philharmonic), Online, Santa Maria.
SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY: TRIUMPHANT EXPRESSIONS OF HUMANITY The program opening the Santa Maria Philharmonic’s 2021-2022 season features a Brahms overture celebrating academia and the human striving for and thirst for knowledge, pun-intended, as multiple German collegiate drinking songs are incorporated into the musical celebration. Featuring Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, and soloist Robert Thies. Sept. 25, 7:30 a.m. 805-925-0412. smphilharmonic.org/event/triumphant-expressions-ofhumanity-robert-thies-piano/. Grace Baptist Church, 605 E. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria.
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CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT The ensemble’s orchestra and choir will perform a variety of seminal Arab art music and selections from historically related cultures. A dance troupe will be featured in the show. Members perform on Arab and adapted instruments as well as those from interconnected music cultures Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-7564849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
CAL POLY SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: GABRIELIAN PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH Guest soloist Tanya Gabrielian — hailed by the London Times as “a pianist of powerful physical and imaginative muscle,” — will perform Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the symphony, which will perform works by other composers with mental illness: Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Schumann. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
FESTIVAL MOZAIC: CHAMBER CONCERT-RACHMANINOFF AND SCHUBERT Join Scott Yoo and friends for a wonderful afternoon of chamber music. The program includes Rachmaninoff’s sonata for cello and piano, the last work of chamber music he ever wrote, and Schubert’s fresh and bright first piano trio. Sept. 26 Tickets start at $35. 805-781-3009. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu.
FESTIVAL MOZAIC: NOTABLE DINNER-SCHUBERT Join Scott Yoo, Robert deMaine, and John Novacek for an interactive musical exploration
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